Medicaid enrollment soared during the first 3years of the COVID-19 pandemic, but more than 1 million Floridians likely will drop off in 2023.
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ACA’s Special Enrollment Period lets some people sign up now for Obamacare
Some people can sign up now for Obamacare under the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) Special Enrollment Period.

Florida’s politics have impacted COVID cases
Florida’s politics have impacted COVID cases. COVID is killing more people in states run by Republicans than those led by Democrats.

Unvaccinated staff cost Pasco County school district $11 million, according to a report
The Pasco school district’s health policy is about $11 million in debt because of COVID-related claims by unvaccinated employees.

WaveMakers: Jennifer Yeagley, CEO of the St. Petersburg Free Clinic
When it comes to fighting for equitable treatment and a healthier lifestyle, Jennifer Yeagley is at the forefront. She is the CEO of St. Petersburg Free Clinic, an organization helping to give everyone an opportunity to live healthily. Yeagley spoke with WMNF WaveMakers on March 1.

Nurses say safe staffing is under attack at Florida’s nursing homes
Republican lawmakers have filed legislation that would weaken mandatory staffing requirements at Florida’s nearly 700 nursing homes, which care for tens of thousands of residents statewide. While supporters tout these changes as a way to address the industry’s staffing shortage, certified nursing assistants who provide essential care at those facilities are sounding the alarm. Debra… Read more »

MidPoint: Spotlighting Florida’s foster care system with Kelly Parris and Robin Rosenberg
The Tampa Bay area’s children’s services and foster care system is in jeopardy, raising concerns about the future. Kelly Parris, executive director of the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, and Robin Rosenberg, the deputy director of Florida’s Children First, joined MidPoint host Shelley Reback on Jan. 19 to explore the issue. You can listen to… Read more »

1.17.22 The Healthy Steps Show. Dr. Fred Harvey discusses detoxification and gut health- Home and Pantry theme
1.17.22 The Healthy Steps Show. Dr. Fred Harvey discusses detoxification and gut health On The Healthy Steps Show, we will continue the detoxification discussion with the important position the gut plays in the detox process. We must have good gut health to enable effective detoxification, so this Monday we will dive into the 5R framework… Read more »

Florida nurses rally to demand safe staffing at Oak Hill Hospital
Registered nurses at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville will join a national day of action Thursday, January 13, to demand the U.S. hospital industry and the Biden administration strengthen protections for the nation’s frontline healthcare workers. Amid a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, nurses are holding actions at hospitals across the United States to demand material… Read more »

Obamacare open enrollment ends Saturday; an ACA navigator answers your questions
The deadline for Obamacare open enrollment is Saturday. WMNF talks with an ACA navigator from Family Healthcare Foundation.